The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has
estimated that
Examples of possible situations relating to EC . 02.05.01 EP 14 that would currently be scored as non-compliant were published in the January 2020 edition of Perspectives . These examples remain applicable even with implementation of the new standard – although scoring location could change . Organizations should be aware of free , available CDC resources that can be used to assist them in identifying risks and prevention strategies , including general information , organism-specific information , and tools for investigating outbreaks . The resources discuss :
● Guidance for identifying specific problem organisms
Most healthcare organizations have been aware of the need to identify potential sources and control infection from Legionella . Now it is time to look into risks related to other waterborne pathogens that may be “ flying under the radar ” and causing disease to facilities ’ patients . By using the excellent resources that CDC has developed , proactively identifying potential sources within a healthcare organization , and implementing surveillance and control measures , waterborne pathogens can be prevented , detected and controlled .
Sylvia Garcia-Houchins is the infection control and prevention director at the Joint Commission .
Reference :
1 . Perkins , K ., Reddy , S ., Fagan , R ., Arduino , M ., & Perz , J . ( 2019 ). Investigation of healthcare infection risks from water-related organisms : Summary of CDC consultations , 2014 — 2017 . Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , 40 ( 6 ), 621-626 . doi : 10.1017 / ice . 2019.60
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